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Quentin Bargate at Yacht Meeting

In early May, Quentin Bargate attended the annual Cayman Islands Shipping Registry Yacht Committee Meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Grand Cayman. Quentin Bargate says: "The Committee comprises leading industry professionals who assist the Registry in their drive to provide top quality service to yachts that fly the Cayman Islands flag.   Any issues are identified and discussed face to face with members…

MLC Update – Tripartite Committee to convene April 2014

Following the entry into force of the landmark Maritime Labour Convention in August this year, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has confirmed that an international tripartite meeting will be held in April 2014 to discuss proposed amendments to the Convention. Article XIII of the Convention specifically provides for the ILO to carry out a process of continuous review, and to convene “Special Tripartite…

Quentin Bargate at Cayman Islands Yacht Conference in Ft Lauderdale

Senior Partner Quentin Bargate, seen here third from left,  joined a distinguished panel of experts discussing tax and fiscal issues affecting the yacht industry. Market analysis suggest that the superyacht market is picking up after the recession and more newbuild orders are being placed. Quentin emphasised the lack of a fully harmonised approach to interpretation of EU law in Europe and the need…